Effect of supplementation, casing material and substrate preparation method on Calocybe indica production

摘要

Effect of different substrate preparation methods, type and rate of supplementation, casing soil and cultural practices for Calocybe indica were investigated. Chemical treatment of wheat straw using carbendazim (35ppm) + formaldehyde (lOOOppm) gave the highest yield followed by hot water treatment. Substrate supplementation with 6% pulse mixture gave maximum production followed by gram husk (4%). Casing mixture consisting of FYM +RBH+Coir Pith (1:1:1) was found to be the bestfollowed by burntrice husk + farmyard manure (1:1).